Glossary

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T

T cells contribute to the immune defenses

Either of the pair of male sex organs within the scrotum

A steroid hormone that stimulates development of male secondary sexual characteristics

Abnormal twisting of testis within the scrotum

A disease of mammals and birds, usually transmitted to humans through ingesting undercooked meat or cat faeces

Someone who had undergone or is undergoing the process of changing their physical characteristics from one gender to another

Someone who believes that they belong to the sex opposite to their biological gender

An operation performed when the prostate gland becomes enlarged

Emotional shock or physical injury

Abnormal swelling in or on any part of the body